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arytenoidectomy

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ar·y·te·noi·dec·to·my (r-tnoi-dkt-m, -rtn-oi-)
n.
Excision of an arytenoid cartilage.

arytenoidectomy [ar″ĭ-tĕ-noi-dek´to-me]
excision of an arytenoid cartilage.

arytenoidectomy
excision of an arytenoid cartilage; treatment for laryngeal paralysis in dogs.


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2] laser resection, a right arytenoidectomy with wide soft-tissue margins, and a tracheotomy in anticipation of postoperative edema.
1) * Some extensive reconstructive procedures for example, laryngofissure, arytenoidectomy, vocal fold resection, and cordotomy--may result in a secure airway and closure of the tracheotomy site at the expense of voice quality.
Cricoid cartilage necrosis after arytenoidectomy in a previously irradiated larynx.
 
 
 
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